Vera Drake (2004)
Wife. Mother. Criminal.
Starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins
Directed by Mike Leigh
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Runtime: 117 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: France,United Kingdom
Genres: Crime,Drama
Keywords: england,mother role,pregnancy,women's prison,police,neighbor,female protagonist,miscarriage,tailor,fingerprint,unwanted pregnancy,1950s
Cast
Vera Drake
Stan
Susan Wells
Sid
Reg
Ethel
Lily
Frank
Joyce
Mrs. Wells
Mr. Wells
Ivy
George
Nellie
Det. Inspector Webster
Det. Sergeant Vickers
WPC Best
Judge
Kenny
Ronny
Jessie Barnes
Pamela Barnes
Vera's Mother
Sid's Customer
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Fowler
David
Very Young Woman
Mother of Seven
Sick Husband
Psychiatrist
Susan's Confidante
Cynical Lady
Cynical Lady
Married Woman
Private Doctor
Prison Officer
Magistrate
Mr. Lewis
Police Constable
Ruffian
Very Young Man
Jamaican Girl
Child
Child
Dance Hall Girl
Peggy
Nurse Willoughby
Sister Beecher
Station Sergeant
Station Constable
Magistrate's Clerk
Prosecution Barrister
Defence Barrister
Prisoner
Prisoner
Nurse
Court Reporter (uncredited)
Policeman in Court (uncredited)